Social Work (MSW)
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How to Apply – MSW On-Campus Programs
Application Form for New Applicants Spring 2024
Please use the link below to apply to all of our MSW on-campus programs for Spring 2024 (MSW, 16-month MSW, MSW Advanced Standing, MSW Trauma Practice Certificate, MSW Healthcare Certificate, MSW School Social Work Licensure and MSW MPP Certificate.)
Application Form for New Applicants Fall 2024
Please use the link below to apply to all of our MSW on-campus programs for Fall 2024 (MSW, MSW Advanced Standing, MSW Trauma Practice Certificate, MSW Healthcare Certificate, MSW School Social Work Licensure and MSW MPP Certificate and Non-Matriculated.)
Advanced Standing Applicants
Advanced Standing Applicants should submit a completed application that includes:
- Application form
- 3-5 page statement describing the development of your interest in social work
- 2-3 page Advanced Standing essay addressing B.S.W. learning and future learning goals
- 3 recommendations including one recommendation from the supervisor of your senior BSW field placement and one recommendation from the BSW Program Field Director commenting on your overall performance (courses and placement.)
- A copy of your most recent BSW field evaluation.
- All college transcripts
- A zoom interview with a Simmons MSW field faculty member is required. After reviewing the advanced standing applications and materials, the admission committee selects advanced standing applicants for interviews. Advanced standing applicants selected for interviews will receive their advanced standing admission decisions after the interview takes place.
Recommendations should address the applicant’s readiness for an *advanced clinical internship.*
Note: Applicants who have been employed in a social work position for a minimum of one year post-BSW may submit a letter of reference from an MSW employment supervisor.
Advanced Standing Essay
In addition to the statement of professional and educational intent, applicants must include a 2-3 page double-spaced summary of your learning in your BSW internship. This should include:
- The social work models and approaches utilized discussion of a case example in which the applicant used theory to facilitate understanding of the case and guide an intervention or develop a treatment plan.
- A self-assessment of learning to date, a statement of learning goals and the challenges the applicant anticipates encountering in an advanced clinical placement
Field Placement Evaluation:
Applicants must send a copy of the most recent field placement evaluation prior to the application deadline. The application folder will be incomplete without it.
Editing Your Current Application
If you have already started an application to one of our programs, please edit your application by visiting your self-service portal. To avoid any mix-up or errors on your application, please be sure to select the appropriate link for your application.
Non-Matriculating Program
The non-matriculating program is available to prospective students who wish to enroll in one or two courses before formally applying to our Master's in Social Work program. Classes are available in the Fall, Spring and Summer semesters. (Fall and Spring classes are 3 hours/wk for 14 sessions; Summer classes are 4 hours/wk for 9 sessions). Classes are once a week. Non-Matriculated students only can enroll in one class each semester for up to a total of two MSW classes. Classes available to Non-Matriculating students are as follows:
- SW 411 -Human Behavior in the Social Environment (3 credits)
- SW 403-Social Policy & SW in Organizations & Communities (3 credits)
- SSW 422-Substance Use and Social Work (3 credits)
- SW448 Social Work Practice with Sexual and Gender Minorities (3 credits)
The non-matriculating option and course offerings are available on a space available basis.
Admission Deadline
Deadlines Spring 2024
(Mid-January start date is only available for the MSW extended program that is completed in 2 1/2 years and the 16-month accelerated MSW program)
- Rolling admission deadline 2 ½ year MSW program: December 22nd, 2023
- Non-Matriculating Program deadline: December 22nd, 2023
Rolling admission- December 22nd, 2023
Prospective students who apply at any time after November 15th and before or by December 22nd will be notified on a rolling admission basis. As soon as applicant files are completed, the admission committee will review their files, and notify applicants as soon as the files are reviewed. Prospective students who apply by December 22 will be also considered for merit scholarships if merit scholarship funds are still available. In order to be considered for rolling admission for Spring 2024, please note that all application materials must be received by the Office of Admission no later than December 22nd, 2023.
The Office of Students Financial Services will email accepted applicants a separate letter that will include complete financial aid information, including merit scholarship if eligible and federal educational loans.
MSW Program Admission Deadlines Fall 2024
- January 31st, 2024 – Early Admission Deadline
- March 1, 2024 – Regular Deadline
- July 1, 2024 – Rolling Admission Deadline (only for Extended Part-time MSW Programs and non-matriculated)
January 31st, 2024 – Early Admission Deadline for priority consideration for Merit Scholarship Review (Non-Binding)
Prospective students who apply at any time before or by January 31, 2024 will receive early admission decisions and will have priority consideration for merit scholarships. Applications have to be submitted before or by January 31st. Admission decision letters will be uploaded to the Simmons application portal before or by March 1, 2024 to all prospective students who apply before or by January 31, 2024. Accepted applicants who are eligible for merit scholarships will also receive their merit scholarship award letters and preliminary financial aid information with their admission letters.
All application materials must be received by the deadline.
The Office of Student Financial Services will send admitted applicants a separate letter that will include complete financial aid information, including the merit scholarship received, and if eligible, information about federal educational loans.
March 1, 2024 – Regular Deadline
Prospective students who apply at any time after January 31st and before/or by March 1 will have their admission decision letters uploaded before or by April 15, 2024. Prospective students who apply before or by March 1 will be considered for merit scholarship awards.
The Office of Student Financial Services will send accepted applicants a separate letter that will include complete financial aid information, including the merit scholarship received, and if eligible, information about federal educational loans.
July 1, 2024 – Rolling Admission Deadline for the three year and four-year Extended MSW Programs (Deadline for only Extended MSW Program and non-matriculated)
Rolling admission is for those applicants who apply for the Extended/Part-time MSW program after March 1. Rolling admission is done on a space-available basis. As soon as applicant files are completed, the admission committee will review their files, and notify applicants within 2 weeks. Prospective students who apply on the rolling admission basis will be considered for merit scholarships if scholarship funds are still available.
The Office of Student Financial Services will send accepted applicants a separate letter that will include complete financial aid information, including the merit scholarship received, and if eligible, information about federal educational loans.
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Health insurance
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